Recovery

Smarter recovery starts here

Recover. Rebalance. Reconnect.

We have a range of recovery services available on-site to aid your wellness and recovery efforts.

Massage guns, chairs and compression boots

Recharge your body and mind in our dry recovery space designed to reduce stress, support muscle repair, and enhance overall wellbeing. 

  • Located in the Gym at NARC
  • Bookings via the Technogym app

What's available in the dry recovery zone:

  • Massage Chairs - Available to all gym members.
  • Verve Compression Boots - Available to Zone 4, 5, and Specialised Class NARC members
  • Hyperice Massage Guns - Available to Zone 4, 5, and Specialised Class NARC members

Bookings are essential.

How to book Compression boots & Massage gun
How to book Massage Chairs
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Steam room and sauna in Northcote

Spas, sauna and steam room

For those looking for hydrotherapy, Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre has a dedicated Warm Water Pool featuring two spas, plus a separate steam room and sauna room.

  • Located in the Warm Water Pool Area
  • No bookings required
  • 18+ area only

What's available in the hydrothermal area:

  • Spas located in the Warm Water Pool
  • Steam room
  • Sauna room

Can be accessed via an aquatics membership or visited casually. Casual passes can be purchased at reception.

Additional recovery options are available at Narrandjeri

Narrandjeri Stadium located approx. 1km from NARC has additional recovery services developed in partnership with Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre.

The space at Narrandjeri is an extension of our own recovery services and designed to elevate your wellness routine.

Facilities at Narrandjeri include:

  • Shared Infrared Saunas
  • Cold Plunge Pools
  • Massage Chairs, Compression Boots, and Massage Guns

Available to NARC Zone 5 members, casual users, and group bookings.

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Want to access it all?

A Zone 5 NARC membership is your key to accessing everything at NARC, plus our extended Recovery Space at Narrandjeri Stadium.

Become a Zone 5 member

The benefits of recovery

Support your training with recovery tools designed to help you feel and perform your best.

Incorporating recovery into your fitness routine may help reduce fatigue, support injury prevention, and promote long-term physical and mental resilience. 

Hot & cold hydrothermal therapy and dry recovery methods can:

  1. Ease muscle soreness and inflammation
  2. Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
  3. Accelerate recovery and mental clarity
  4. Relieve stress and promote relaxation

It’s the ultimate way to reset, recharge, and feel your best — whether you’re training hard or simply looking to prioritise wellbeing.

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Please note the change to open hours this upcoming public holiday.

Monday 9th March
8am – 8pm